| If you have difficulty standing for an extended period | | | | do lose some maneuverability and actually increase |
| of time or walking long distances, then you may want | | | | the turning radius quite a bit. Many people enjoy the |
| to consider purchasing one of the electric motor | | | | lightweight feel and the ease of navigation with the 3 |
| scooters that are available. They are also known as | | | | wheel electric scooter, and find that they really have |
| mobility scooters and they have become a very | | | | no need for the increased performance of the four |
| common sight at shopping malls, amusement parks | | | | wheel design. |
| and other public areas. | | | | The 3 wheel scooter is a very popular choice and is |
| They are available as a 3 wheel electric scooter or as | | | | available in a wide variety of designs, colors and styles |
| a 4 wheel scooter. While they are both capable of | | | | from many different manufacturers. Also remember |
| comfortable and smooth rides, they each have their | | | | that it is possible for the electric mobility scooter to be |
| own set of unique features. The biggest question to | | | | changed and upgraded with different features in case |
| ask yourself is what will you be using the scooter for? | | | | you do cannot find exactly what you are looking for. |
| In general, the 3 wheel scooter provides more | | | | Since it can be difficult at times to find everything you |
| maneuverability, as the design allows for a turning | | | | need on one 3 wheel electric scooter, it may be |
| radius that is quite a bit tighter. Normally, these | | | | possible to perform upgrades to a basic model. You |
| powered scooters are lighter, more portable and | | | | may get a higher seat back, all-terrain tires or |
| narrower, and are especially suited for indoor use. The | | | | increased suspension along with other upgrades. Keep |
| lighter weight and 3 wheel variety designs are not | | | | in mind that unless your doctor can verify that these |
| nearly as effective and have less stability for | | | | upgrades are a medical necessity, then it is likely that |
| navigating on uneven roads. | | | | your insurance company will only cover the basic |
| In contrast, the four-wheel scooters are actually built | | | | amount. Even with your doctor stating this is needed, |
| more for outdoors, as the design gives more stability. | | | | getting the insurance to cover the upgrades to your |
| That, along with more weight and tougher tires | | | | electric mobility scooter can be frustrating. |
| ensures that you will get better traction. However, they | | | | |